MICRODRAMA-O-RAMA
And while generative video quality can be inconsistent today, the popularity of vertical shorts such as ReelShort and DramaBox has already proven that there is audience demand for lower production value, episodic short TV. With thousands of bite-sized mini series such as “Forbidden Desires: Alpha’s Love,” ReelShort has driven over 30M downloads and... See more
Jonathan Lai • The Next Generation Pixar: How AI will Merge Film & Games | Andreessen Horowitz
With prices like $5 / month or $8 / month for a commodity mobile platform, the concern is that pricing will soon shift to a “first year free” model or be entirely free, shifting the economic model to one that emphasizes broadcast advertising sales patterns. While this could bolster early acquisition, it degrades Hollywood’s trust in the platform.... See more
PM • QUIBI AND VC-SUBSIDIZED MEDIA
While most of crypto focuses on the realms of finance and art, Mad Realities tackles Hollywood head-on. Today’s power structures concentrate power at the top—in a handful of studio executives in LA and NYC skyscrapers. UGC has begun to change this, but UGC is lacking great monetization; most of the pie is hoovered up by the platforms.